Often however family friends and co-workers of cancer patients want to help but just dont know what to do.

What do you tell someone diagnosed with cancer. If someone tells you that they have cancer you should never tell anyone. If you are open and honest with the person you love a simple text message or. Facing the final stages of.

When someone you love is diagnosed with cancer it is hard to know what to say. Supporting someone with cancer begins with active listening says Cancer Councils head of cancer information and support services Meg Chiswell. Think positive thoughts may sound like good advice but it can be dismissive of your friends feelings.

Be human be honest listen show up in ways that are helpful be honest and imperfect Just be there in a way that is right for you If they dont want you there you will know and you can help in other ways healthy food and kind gestures prayer. Talking about a breast cancer diagnosis isnt fun. And then show up give a.

Here are some ideas about where to start. Im here for you Show up for your loved one and remain by their side as they go through this process. What to say and not say when someone tells you they have cancer.

When Someone You Know Has Cancer Talking with someone who has cancer. You are in my thoughts and prayers Hearing that your wellbeing is on someones mind can be a great comfort and. So lab tests of your blood urine or other body fluids that measure these substances can help doctors make a diagnosis.

The worst you can do is to say nothing. However abnormal lab results are not a sure sign of cancer. 1 They may show unbelievable strength you never knew they had or be more vulnerable than you knew.